The reasoning for this switch was so simple when I examined everything. I have a busy lifestyle that involves children. Whenever you involve children there is a level of unpredictability. Because of this unpredictability I felt I needed a flexible eating methodology. I did my research and read up on the approach. It was immediately interesting to me because it espoused concepts that I already instinctively understood. Instead of thinking moment by moment, this approach looks at the entire week and makes adjustments as you go. This is important because if you eat birthday cake it isn't the end of the world. All you have to do is make sure that your carbs for the day (including the cake) hit the numbers and you are all good.

To me this is less of torture and more of a way to eat and get into better shape. While it probably wouldn't be suitable for professional level contest prep, it does the job for people like you and me. I think anyone looking to lose some fat should look at IIFYM and put it to work.

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About Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT

Mike is a passionate bodybuilder, NPC Competitor and ISSA Certified Personal Trainer who is always looking for ways to do things better. He also has a passion for correcting the misinformation that is prevalent in the bodybuilding and fitness industry today. Mike is currently working on his first eBook, Get Back to Lifting, which is scheduled to be released soon. He is also working on a second book, The Average Guy's Supplement Guide, that is scheduled to be released the end of 2016.